OSCAR, You Rascal: Vintage Pieces That Deserve a Red Carpet Moment

The moment many you have been waiting for is almost here. The red carpet for the Oscars! There have been many vintage inspired gowns on the carpet and a few great vintage moments. However; I thought it fitting to discuss some historic pieces that I feel deserve a Red Carpet moment.

Penelope Cruz in Vintage Pierre Balmain Haute Couture, 1950. A stunning classic. Oscar in 2009 for Woody Allen’s Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Red Carpet Press Photo.

Julia Roberts: 2001 Oscar for Erin Brockovich. So Valentino! A.M.P.A.S. photo

Michelle Williams. Red Carpet photo. Photographer unknown. Vintage inspired Vera Wang.

















VINTAGE OPTIONS THAT DESERVE THEIR MOMENT:

Christian Dior Junon, 1949 Vintage Gown. I cannot find the current location of the gown. Exhibit photograph. This Gown has been sited as a favorite over the years but hasn't been pulled for the carpet and unfortunately it was used as inspiration for the overdone belted gown Miley Cirus wore. She would have looked much better in the real deal.

House of Dior, 1953. Met Museum Archive. As you almost cannot beat 1950's Dior, this dress would be a good alternative to the above.

House of Dior, 1953. Met Museum Archive. Another be a good alternative.

The iconic Givenchy gown from Sabrina.

1954 Ball Gown, Charles James. Can you imagine this on Julianne Moore? Or Viola Davis Oscars 2012 -Stunning Go Emerald. Met Museum photo and archive.

Mme. Eta Hentz, 1944. Evening dress. I love the subtle glamour of this piece. Met Museum archive.

Edward Molyneux, Evening, 1925. The chic beading is amazing. The length could be an issue but the right actress could pull this off.

Lanvin, French. Met Museum Archive, 1939.